First Quarter Moon
Saturday, 8 May 1965 · 07:20 local in London
1965-05-08 06:20 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 07:20 local time in London on 8 May. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
-19°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
8 May
1965
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 07:20 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:49
Next moonset
03:32
Next events
Calendar →May 1965
15
Full Moon
Below horizon12:52 local · Sat, Sat 15 May · Moon -56°
May 1965
23
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon15:40 local · Sun, Sun 23 May · Moon -34°
May 1965
30
New Moon
Not visible22:13 local · Sun, Sun 30 May · Moon -9°
Jun 1965
6
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon13:11 local · Sun, Sun 6 Jun · Moon 7°